Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Acid and Bases (>_<)


Hi there!!! Today I've uploaded a video about acids and bases with its properties. What I can conclude from this video is...........
1. General Definitions:
Acid: a substance which when added to water produces hydrogen ions [H+].
Base: a substance which when added to water produces hydroxide ions [OH-].


2. Properties;
Acids:
  • react with zinc, magnesium, or aluminum and form hydrogen (H2(g))
  • react with compounds containing CO32- and form carbon dioxide and water
  • turn litmus red
  • taste sour (lemons contain citric acid, for example) 
Bases:


  • feel soapy or slippery





  • turn litmus blue





  • they react with most cations to precipitate hydroxides




  • taste bitter



  • 3. pH value


    acidic: if pH is less than 7
    basic: if pH is greater than 7
    neutral: if pH is equal to 7





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